1/101 01:110\n\n\nWHO: 2BN 327 INF\n\nWHEN: 080805JAN08\n\nWHERE: 38SLC 9109 6169\n\nWHAT: CACHE / TIC\n\n1. At 080805JAN08, A/2-327, in the Salah Ad Din province, southwest of Samarra, vicinity grid 38SLC 881 637, moved to interdict a TST with a local national source. A/2-327 moved to vicinity grid 38SLC 88765 64480 and searched several structures in that area. A/2-327 located a cache with over 1000 pounds of HME, 30 pressure plates, 2x55gal barrels rigged with HME and det cord, 1x shape charge IED using HME, ISI propaganda, electronic compenents, 5x gas cans rigged w/ det cord, AK-47 rounds, DSHK rounds, 1x fighter rack system, and ISI training manuals. The training manuals included instructions on ISI procedures for detainee handling and questioning, IED making procedures, and assorted weapons training manuals. \n\n2.Shortly after discovering the cache on the first objective, A46 investigated another house vicinity LC 9928 6106. A46 discovered more HME, chemical mixing equipment, 12xAK-47 magazines, 7x grenades, 3x knives, 2x body armor plates, and a disassembled Suicide Vest. There was also a smoldering fire indicating recent human presence.\n\n3. At 081107JAN08, Carnage 3 (SWT), while supporting A/2-327, reported 3x vehicles concealed by a camouflage tarp vicinity grid 38SLC 9109 6169. A16 moved to the location and found a camp with 1x camouflaged tent, 4x pickup trucks with HME in them, 1x white pickup truck, 1x mortar system, 130mm rounds, AK-47 rounds, improvised claymore rounds, 1x generator, 1x video camera, blank CDs, medical supplies, and 1x 55gal drum of fuel.\n4. Carnage 3 reported 2x individuals hiding in a nearby field of reeds near A16. Carnage 3 guided A16 to the hiding individuals location and gained smalls arms contact. A16 maneuvered on the individuals and discovered an extensive tunnel and trench network defended by 10-15 UE. A16 was engaged by the enemy with SAF, mortars, and grenades. A16 received 3x CF WIA. \n\n5. At 1408JAN08, Carnage 3 engaged the enemy positions with 9 rockets and 250x rds of .50 cal. \n\n6. At 1430JAN08, Crucial 15 arrived on scene and MEDEVACd the 3x CF WIA to LSAA. \n\n7. At 081447JAN08, A/2-327 reported a possible missing Soldier and began a search of area. Long Bow 13 (AWT) responded to A16 and Carnage 3s location to assist in search for the Soldier. No Slack Main (2/327) notified 1BCT/101AA of the possible missing Soldier and began positioning units to cordon AO No Slack. \n\n8. At 081500JAN08, A/2-327 reported to No Slack Main that 2x Soldiers were possibly missing, rather than 1x Soldier.\n\n9. At 081602JAN08, Carnage 16 observed the 2x missing Soldier.. A16 responded and confirmed the 2x CF were KIA (CAME 4473, CAPH 0547). A16 also reported 3x Enemy KIA.\n\n10. A/2-327 moved off the engagement area and called for a kinetic air strike on the enemy camp. CAS engaged the enemy camp with 2x GBU-12s and 2x GBU-38s.\n\n11. The 2x CF KIA were MEDEVACd off of the site to LSAA.\n\n12. A/2-327 pulled off of the OBJ and returned to FOB B-M due to lack of fuel and multiple vehicle failures caused by the enemy fire. \n\n13. Overall BDA:\n 3x CF KIA\n 2x CF WIA\nUE BDA unknown (3x KIA confimed)\n\nMORE TO FOLLOW\nMORE TO FOLLOW\n\nREPORT FROM 1ID CAB\n\nREPORT TYPE: INITIAL\n\nWHO: C/4/6 ACS SWT (Carnage 70/23) \n\nWHEN: 081408N08\n\nWHERE:Salah Ad Din Province\n\nWHAT: Engage UE ISO TIC\n\nHOW: While conducting a general reconnaissance mission SWT heard and observed the ground troops exchange fire with the UE. The SWT proceeded N to evade fire and observed the CF soldiers moving N back out of the brush. The SWT monitored a radio call of CFWIA in the brush. MRAPs then began moving in order to facilitate the recovery of the CFWIAs. Gator 16 asked the SWT if they could PID the CFWIA and the UE. The SWT could not PID either. The SWT conducted several high speed low passes identifying only 1x UE that was visibly wounded. During multiple passes no CF were identified in the area. Gator 16 and Gator 6 also cleared the MRAPs after re-confirmation by the SWT that all CF personnel were not in the vicinity. Gator 16 said that there were no CF elements and again requested that the SWT provide suppressive fires. At 1408C, the SWT engaged the UEs position on their first pass with 6 x HE RKTs and 100 x .50 cal. Both A/C received SAF, NIDE. The A/C were headed in a westerly direction, 1000 AGL, a 30 degree dive and 80 KTS. There were approximately 50 rounds directed towards the SWT which came within 10 meters of the A/C. The SWT then requested to fire FL rockets at the UE fighting position and again requested clearance of fires from Gator 6. Gator 6 cleared the area of CFs and the SWT engaged with 3 x FL RKTS and 150 x .50cal from east to west. During the engagements, the SWT was in contact by Gator 6 who was clearing the engagement headings into the target area and ensuring the positioning of CF elements. At 1440C, the SWT conducted a BHO with another C/4-6 SWT (CA16/CA22). At 1441C, the SWT re-fueled conducted a second BHO with a 1-1 ARB AWT (LB13/LB24) who was supporting CA16. At 1450C, the SWT was notified of 2 x CFMIA. At 1500C, the SWT RTB COB Speicher and shutdown at 1520C. \n\nBDA: 1 X UEWIA (POSS. KIA); ANY FURTHER BDA UNCONFIRMED AT THIS TIME\n\n161140 h C Jan 08 UPDATE: MND-N reports that the MND-N Command has directed that an ART 15-6 Investigation be initiated and an Investigation Officer has been appointed to address a possible Blue on Blue event based on the circumstances of the facts reported by the subordinate units. The ART 15-6 Investigation is ongoing. Results will be forwarded through the appropriate Command Channels.\n\n \n\n\n